how do I become less depressed??

Question

in the last 6 months I have became very depressed... I have gained 40lbs, and I can't get out of bed... and if I do make it out of bed i never make it out of the house... Whenever I do go out I never have fun... anything I do seems boring, I just cant find fun or happyness in anything! please help me... is there any like vitamins or something that will make me have more energy??

Answer 1

The following was sent to me several years ago and still helps me! It can help you too:

Natural Highs or Things That Will Help Make You Feel Good! Think about them one at a time before going on to the next one. It does make you feel good, especially the thought at the end #45.
1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the supermarket.
5. A special glance.
6. Getting a card or letter in the mail
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.!
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry).
12. A bubble bath.
13. Giggling
14. A good conversation.
15. The beach
16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.
17. Laughing at yourself.
18. Looking into someones eyes and knowing that they Love you
19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
20. Running through sprinklers.
21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
23. Laughing at an inside joke
24. Friends.
25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).
28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
29 Playing with a new puppy or kitten.
30. Having someone play with your hair.
31. Sweet dreams.
32. Hot chocolate.
33. Road trips with friends.
34. Swinging on swings.
35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
36. Making chocolate chip cookies.
37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.
38. Holding hands with someone you care about.
39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
40 Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.
41. Watching the sunrise.
42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
43. Knowing that somebody misses you.
44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.
45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.

Answer 2

Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why did God have to do this to me?" Here is a wonderful explanation!

A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, "Absolutely Mom, I love your cake."

"Here, have some cooking oil," her Mother offers. "Yuck" says her daughter.

"How about a couple raw eggs?" "Gross, Mom!"

"Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?" "Mom, those are all yucky!"

To which the mother replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!

God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!

God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning.

Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.

"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship"

Answer 3

you can drink a protein shake:1 cup milk or yogurt,1 cup fruit,2 tablespoons soy protien powder,1 cup ice, drink twice a day and try to walk a little each day. also are you are you on any medication? My medication made me gain a lot of weight and i stayed depressed alot. the more weight i gained the more i stayed in bed and did nothing, Then they changed my medicine and i started drinking the protein shake and walking a little three times a week. My mood is better and i have lost 75 lbs. The stuff called st.johns wort is supposed to help mood if you are not on any meds. I hope you feel better soon.

Answer 4

you need to increase your stock of neurotransmitters. serotonin most likely since you are gaining weight. And you aren't getting what you need since you are still depressed. Most healthy food contains a certain level of tryptophan, which is a precursor of serotonin.
Be sure to eat your protein first with meals in the early parts of your day and include turkey as a source of protein since it has high levels of typtophan. If you are going to eat and get fat, you might as well make serotonin in the deal, and eating like it's Thanksgiving is a great way to do that.
Also, St. John's wort is an MAOI, which means that it will slow down the destruction of your serotonin.
5-HTP is what your body will make out of tryptophan in your brain and liver, this will happen better if you eat so you get fat, ie, eat enough to get fat, which means you got a high blood sugar from the food and trigggered to store that blood sugar as fat with an insulin response from your pancreas. If this happens, it drives the amino acids from your blood into your muscles, leaving the tryptophan in higher concentrations, meaning more can cross the blood-brain barrier leading to better 5-HTP synthesis. And... 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin. certain vitamins and minerals and enzymes are needed for this. but if you eat real food, and not junk, you will have these in your diet. I am guessing since I don't remember perfectly, I think Magnesium, and B6 are needed. You can also buy 5-HTP. which I think is a cop out... you can do it, go ahead, it's not cheap. But you need to learn how to eat first, IMO.

Answer 5

You need to see a professional counselor for help. Can't take care of this with Vitamins. Have trusted friend accompany you to the visit.

Answer 6

yess there are some new drugs out there. u should ask your family doctor.THe main way that i got out of my depression, was to get rid of the problems.the source in the physical world.You overweight...get rid of that weight....you dont have fun...go out and find fun people to hang with(i recommend a club of some sort..there are clubs in every city just look for it...it could be poker,badminton,golf club etc)you'll meet and talk to people easily...but make sure its a small club...not too big.

Answer 7

Ignore cmil
Visit your Dr, & have a good chat, they will tell you your options, but you must phone them asap and try & see them today,or ask for a home visit,if you explain you haven't been out for 6 months they will come quick.
Good luck
M

Answer 8

do things, even if they seem boring. ride a bike in the park close your eyes for five seconds every once in a while, take a speed walk through your neighborhood while picturing all your neighbors you speak to, naked. just stay active...get off the net!!

Answer 9

Look up phentermine, a diet pill that will help you eat less and have more energy! You can order online from a real doctor. Go to mylittlepharmacy.com 37.5mg and order!!!!! Miracle pill!!!!!!!!!!1

Answer 10

you didn't say how old you were. first of all you need to go to the doctor and get checked out talk to him and tell him how you are feeling. also exercise also helps with depression. but you need to talk with someone you trust priest minister or counselor and tell them how you are feeling. take care!!!